what way togo?

[scoobertdoo]

ok so i am buildingmy uber sytem, it comes down to a few questions, i have decided to go non-sli, amd 6400+, 8800GTS320.

memory

i can go one of two ways. i am going to run win xp media center (pro)

option a
3-4-3-8 memory 2 gigs total
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220292

or b
cas 5 4 gig kit
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820208353


both are about the same price. what will make the system quicker maxing win 32 memory or uber fast memory

other info

2 slow SATA drives in raid
600W PSU

and this mobo maybe
have a better suggestion?
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131022

 

[scoobertdoo]

i just noticed that the fast memory will not work with that board because of voltage. so fast ram with another board or slow high cap ram?


i am going to be playing BF2 and wow

 

[scoobertdoo]

is this too close to that nub question why does 4 gigs not work in win 32?

 

[WazzaUK]

Maximum adresses accessable in 32 bit is around 3.5gb (makes sense) - bios may allocate more than that thou for the memory allocated to installed devices...

 

[bc4]

faster timings offer slightly better performance because most games now will only use a max 2 gb ram........... but to future proof for all games i'd rather use the 4 gb set (and eventually go with a 64 bit version of vista)

ps. i really don't know if the faster timings offer any real world benefit

 

[SirCrono]

Normally faster timings offer very little to no performace gains, but for the sake of future proofing they are desireable, 2 gigs is more than enough.

BTW: I can tell you one thing for sure, the 8800GTS 320 is not the way to go, unless it's the G92 version, if it's not, then go 8800 GT or AMD HD3870, they both outperform the old GTS

 

[Noya]

8800gts 320mb? When is the last time you read a video card guide?
8800GT 512mb is the bang for the buck champ:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150252

Supposed D9 Micron chips:
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=T800UX4GV5

Go for the Black 5000+ and overclock it.

READ, READ, and READ some more on hardware...

 

[scoobertdoo]

i have been out of the loop for a while now, been using a dull laptop for about a year.

i got the 8800GTS 320 from toms video card list.

if i use the 3GB comand line it will allow the games ad apps to use 3GB.

i would use win xp 64 but i have heard so many bad things about it. including that it will slow down 32bit games?

i have heard of the black edition, but why the 5000+ black why not the 6400+ black?

 

[scoobertdoo]

for video i was looking at
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130309

but your saying
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130302
is faster?

but then
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127281R
would smoke them all?

i am in love with EVGA because of the step-up program, i used it on my llast system 2 years ago, and made my 7800GTX a 7900GTX.


if i go with
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103191
what colling fan do i get?

 

[scoobertdoo]

small bump

 

[mattman5170]

Yes the 8800GTX would smoke them all. But I always avoid open box items. Maybe I'm just paraniod. That 8800GT will beat the 8800GTS and keep up with the 8800GTX.

Fan... I would go with an Freezer Pro, Zerotherm, and Zalman are decent. You just need to make sure your case is big enough for an air cooler. Unless, you want to water cool...